Common Terms In The Game Fencing Industry

In today’s post, we will cover a few of the most common terms you might hear when having a game fence installed.

Airfield. An airfield is a relatively small area of land where airplanes can land, take off, and be stored. They are often private, but many farming communities have resident-owned airfields used exclusively for agricultural purposes, such as crop-dusting. These miniature airports are often surrounded by game fencing to keep animals and trespassers out.

Animal impact. Animal impact is the force a game fence can stand when coming into contact with a fast-moving animal. In an agricultural setting, having a fence that can resist the impact of deer, boar, and other large animals is crucial to the safety of the property in which it surrounds.

Deer fence. Deer fence is another word for “game fence”. Most people think of deer fence specifically as being at least eight feet in height, which is tall enough to prevent most deer from jumping over it. A deer fence might be installed at an angle to further discourage deer intrusion.

Elongation. Elongation means how much a fence will stretch under pressure. Most game fence material has an elongation rate of 1 percent or less, meaning that it will return to within 1 percent of its original length when stretched to its limit.

Excavation. Excavation simply means to remove plants, rock, and earth so that the building process can begin. While game fencing may be installed on most terrains, excavation may be required in areas with dense foliage. Straight Shooter Game Fencing is fully equipped and experienced to excavate large sites.

Galvanized. Galvanized game fence materials have been coated in a protective material, zinc, to prevent rusting. Ungalvanized materials run a greater risk of deteriorating.

Game fence. A game fence is a type of fencing used in agriculture to prevent game animals from leaving a gaming preserve. It might also be used to stop predators from entering a protected area. Deer fence is a type of game fence, and the two terms are interchangeable in most cases. 

Gaming preserve. A gaming preserve is an area of land designated to breed and maintain game stock, such as turkey, deer, and moose. These are legal hunting grounds, which must be protected with a game fence to prevent poaching. Many gaming preserves also work with local wildlife conservation agencies to ensure local populations of animals remain protected.

High-tensile. High-tensile wire is made to stretch. It is ideal for a game fence because it is lightweight and does not require as many posts for proper installation.

Homesteading. Homesteading is the act of utilizing a piece of land for all of your needs. A homestead will have a house, farmland, and water source. Many people who choose to homestead go off the grid and provide their own water, food, and electricity.

Post. A beam of wood or metal that fence wire is attached to. 

Predator apron. A predator apron is an approximately 24-inch section of the game fence that is bent outward or buried underground to keep digging predators out of a livestock enclosure.

Predator. A predator is an animal that kills and eats another. Game fencing is meant to keep certain predators, such as foxes, coyotes, and weasels, from eating chickens and other game stock.

Property line. The legal boundary of a property. It is a property owner’s responsibility to know their property line. Straight Shooter Game Fencing can help you determine where your property line is and how to plan for a right-of-way before the excavation process begins. 

Right-of-way. A right-of-way is a clearing around an area where a game fence is to be installed. A 25-foot right-of-way is necessary for game fence installation

Water Gap. A water gap is a feature necessary over creeks, lakes, and other bodies of water. A water gap provides a continuous barrier over bodies of water without inhibiting its flow. This allows continuous irrigation and ensures livestock’s access to their water source. Straight Shooter Game Fencing can provide a custom water gap solution after a full survey of the land and evaluation of your needs.

For more information on game fencing, whether you need DIY materials or a team of experienced installers, contact Straight Shooter Game Fencing Today at 256.381.2675.